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Tong dian : Wu ying dian ben : [200 juan / Du You zhuan.,通典 : 武英殿本 : [200卷 / 杜佑撰. Volume v. 11-20 1871 [Leather Bound]
by Du, You, 杜佑,
Tong dian by Du You is a monumental 200-volume encyclopedia detailing the institutions, laws, and customs of ancient China. This 1871 leather-bound edition of volumes 11-20, from the Wu Ying Dian printing, provides a durable scholarly edition of this Tang dynasty classic on governance and history.
About This Book
Tong dian, authored by Du You during the Tang dynasty, stands as a foundational work in Chinese historiography and administrative studies. Spanning 200 volumes, it systematically documents the evolution of state institutions, laws, and customs from ancient times through the Tang era.
The text is structured into categories such as food, economy, rituals, and military affairs, providing a detailed institutional history that influenced subsequent dynastic compilations. This edition, based on the prestigious Wu Ying Dian imprint, reflects meticulous printing standards of the imperial era.
Volume 11-20 of this 1871 leather-bound reprint offers access to key sections, bound for durability and scholarly use. It serves as an invaluable resource for understanding classical Chinese governance and societal organization.
Du You's work emphasizes practical knowledge for officials, blending historical narrative with analytical insights into policy and administration, making it a cornerstone of East Asian intellectual tradition.
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